New virginia minimum wage
As of January 1, 2021, the minimum wage in Virginia is $11.00 per hour. This is a result of a gradual increase in the minimum wage that was implemented over several years.
In 2020, the Virginia General Assembly passed a law that increased the minimum wage from $9.50 to $11.00 per hour. The law also established a schedule for future increases, with the minimum wage set to increase to $12.00 per hour on January 1, 2022, and to $15.00 per hour on January 1, 2026.
Here is a breakdown of the minimum wage increases in Virginia:
- January 1, 2020: $9.50 per hour
- January 1, 2021: $11.00 per hour
- January 1, 2022: $12.00 per hour
- January 1, 2026: $15.00 per hour
It's worth noting that some cities and counties in Virginia may have a higher minimum wage than the state minimum wage. For example, the city of Alexandria has a minimum wage of $15.00 per hour, while the city of Richmond has a minimum wage of $12.50 per hour.